I’ve spent the last 3-4 years studying all the things that prevent building truly affordable housing — meaning housing that is closer to 50% of market price than 80% of the market… Read More
Developing Affordable Housing, Get Started
Seasonal Changes Underway
As usual seasonal changes are underway. When I started the quest to figure out how to create sustainable cohousing, I discovered that “sustainable” meant irreversibly “green.” “Sustainable energy” in “sustainable homes.” So… Read More
Understanding Construction Is Comforting
Some days just begin themselves. Today Elon Musk inspired my daughter to look up the Boxabl homes because he is living in one (probably only a few hours a week but still).… Read More
Missing Middle Pattern Book
The Missing Middle Pattern Book contains free plans for flexible and affordable housing that will be preapproved for building in Norfolk Virginia. This option opening in Virginia is an opportunity that you… Read More
Affordable City Living in a 72 SF Apartment
Via Hendrix was 21, fresh out of college, and had found a starter job. Unlike her friends who had scattered to the outer boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn, she wanted to live… Read More
Man Digs Home in Mountain
Man Digs Home in Mountain and is proof again that spending a Saturday morning browsing YouTube videos can be relaxing, exciting, and rewarding. After watching “Mr. Tiger Builds Cave House,” I truly… Read More